Jun 06
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Daijiro Yoshihara Scores Back-To-Back Formula DRIFT Wins

Round 3 of Formula DRIFT goes to Team Falken driver Yoshihara in his S13

Daijiro Yoshihara Scores Back-To-Back Formula DRIFT Wins

Long Beach, Calif. – June 6, 2010 – Formula DRIFT continued the season at Wall Stadium for Round 3: The Gauntlet. Daijiro Yoshihara wins his second event in a row, while Vaughn Gittin, Jr. podiums for the third straight event and retains the Pro Championship leader

Wall Stadium hosted Round 3: The Gauntlet to a packed venue. Fans were treated to clear weather and an action-packed weekend. The level of competition has increased forcing multiple “One More Time” calls from the judges, which gave the fans more head to head action.

Rest of the release after the jump.

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May 17
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WreckedMagazine: Vaughn Gittin Jr. at Road Atlanta

The Monster Mustang goes sideways at Round 2 Formula DRIFT

WreckedMagazine: Vaughn Gittin Jr. at Road Atlanta

Vaughn Gittin Jr. has become the poster child for Mustang drifting.  After a failed attempt with Ken Gushi, Ford has really hit the mark teaming up with Falken Tires and Gittin Jr. in marketing the Mustang to the right crowd.  Gittin's new Mustang took the top podium spot in the season opener at Long Beach and continued to dominate at round two in Road Atlanta only falling short to his Falken Tire teammate, Daijiro Yoshihara in the Nissan S13.

Our friends over at Wrecked Magazine has produced an awesome video highlighting Gittin's action from the event.  Check it out after the jump!

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May 11
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ISIS Performance Goes Driftin'

ISIS Performance teams up with Enjuku Racing and Retaks to build an LS1-powered S14

ISIS Performance Goes Driftin'

ISIS Performance has been making a huge splash on the industry with their high quality performance products at an affordable price.  After years of research and development by teaming up with Enjuku Racing on the track going sideways, ISIS Performance decided it was time to team up with Enjuku Racing to build an S14 and put their proven products back on the professional track.  So the goal was set to build a car at an affordable price that can compete with the pros at a fraction of the cost.  With no huge budget in mind, Enjuku Racing used their years of experience in building cars to guide ISIS Performance on their S14 build.

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Apr 15
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Video: Vaughn Gittin Jr. Rocks Formula DRIFT Long Beach

The new Falke Tire / Monster Energy Drink Mustang terrorizes the streets of Long Beach

Video: Vaughn Gittin Jr. Rocks Formula DRIFT Long Beach

Vaughn Gittin Jr. has become one of the most popular Formula DRIFT drivers in the world. His over-the-top personality and crazy driving style has gotten him to the podium time and time again. Over the past few years, he's been campaigning a Ford Mustang with the best of them and has even represented Ford all around the world, drifting a Ford Mustang through Japan. His newest creation, in collaboration with Falken Tire and Monster Energy Drink, is a 2011 Ford Mustang that has already proven to be a winner. With its debut at the season opener in Long Beach, Gittin Jr. took the top podium spot with an overwhelming performance. No Mustang has ever looked smoother, faster and more fluid on the track. Need some persuading? Check out the video after the break.

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Apr 12
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Formula Drift - Long Beach Replay

Miss out on the live action, no fear its here for you!

Formula Drift - Long Beach Replay


Were you bummed you had to work this weekend and not be a part of the 55,000 people (Yes we said 55,000) that watched Formula Drift Round 1 via the live stream.  Well don't you worry anymore, our good friends at YoParts.com shared with us a link to all the action from this weekend. Open practice, top 32, top 16, Sweet 8, Final 4, behind the scenes, and Interviews its all here for you.  So if you missed it once, don't read about it online, watch it on your computer.  The live stream was brought to you by YoParts.com and other sponsors and it was a huge success.  In case you missed the number 55,000 people watched the Round 1 event live from the comfort of their homes.   So get some friends together and watch Round 1 and get ready for the live stream from Round 2 coming in just a few more weeks.

 

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Apr 10
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Formula DRIFT Long Beach 2010 Coverage

Tunerzine.com is back in action as the drifting season begins!

Formula DRIFT Long Beach 2010 Coverage

We're on hand as usual at Formula DRIFT's Season Opener at Long Beach, CA.  Head on over to www.tunerzine.com for extensive coverage of the event following each day.  We have over 450 photos up already from yesterday's festivities and look forward to updating later tonight with even more of the tandem competition and action.  Good luck to all the drifters out there!

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Apr 08
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Falken Tire / Monster Energy Drink / Vaughn Gittin Jr. Mustang Revealed

The new mean machine piloted by Gittin is ready for action

Falken Tire / Monster Energy Drink / Vaughn Gittin Jr. Mustang Revealed

Ever since Gittin Jr. got himself into a Mustang, the drifting world has been taken by storm.  Gittin has established himself as the poster child for Mustang drifting, having campaigned all around the world, promoting the chassis.  It's no surprise that he has landed a fantastic co-sponsor for 2010, Monster Energy Drink.  Now that NOS, Red Bull and Rockstar all have ties into drifting, Monster has probably picked the perfect partnership for their brand.  We can't wait for Formula DRIFT Long Beach this weekend, so keep your eyes glued on the site for photos and results.

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Mar 31
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V-LEDS & Intec Racing Formula Drift Nissan S14

The team debuts their car for the 2010 season

V-LEDS & Intec Racing Formula Drift Nissan S14

Intec Racing has been apart of the drift scene for several years now, but this year they are taking an entirely new approach. With a new title sponsor, V-LEDS and newly built S14, they are looking very poised to do well this season.

The car will be driven by Dean "Karnage" Kearney, a very talented driver from Ireland. We were very fortunate to be invited out to the teams press release this past Monday at Evergreen Motor Speedway in Monroe, WA. 

Enjoy the pictures! More information will come soon!



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Mar 29
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Wrecked Magazine: Formula DRIFT Tech Day

All the cars for Formula DRIFT 2010 competition were seen in all their glory

Wrecked Magazine: Formula DRIFT Tech Day

Our friends over at Wrecked Magazine has posted up quite the gallery of photos from Formula DRIFT's Tech Day at UTI Rancho Cucamonga.  Among the new and exciting cars present were Hubinette's 2010 Challenger, Pfeiffer's Corvette, Essa's E92, Yoshihara's Discount Tire S13, and more.  Check out the gallery over at Wrecked Magazine, or some more photos after the jump for your convenience.

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Mar 13
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Stark Motor Racing Team - Iron Man 2 on Stephen Verdier's Drift Subaru

Iron Man 2 sponsorship coming to sport compact?

Stark Motor Racing Team - Iron Man 2 on Stephen Verdier's Drift Subaru

It looks like with the inclusion of a fancy scene with Tony Stark piloting a fancy open-wheel racecar in the upcoming movie, Iron Man 2, that Royal Purple has jumped on the opportunity to co-brand with Marvel to create the Stark Motor Racing Team.  Except in reality.  Five drivers, from five different racing demographics, will be campaigning Iron Man 2, Royal Purple and Stark logo placement on their fast rides for 2010, including Stephen Verdier and his wicked drift Subaru.  Other drivers and riders from Stark Motor Racing Team include Melissa Paris, AMA Road Racing, Joey Stathas, Monster Trucks, David Hope, NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycles and Chris Prey, Grand Am Road Racing.  Real interesting marketing campaign and kudos to whomever came up with it.

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Nov 18
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Formula DRIFT Pro-Am National Championship This Weekend

Top amateur drifters from the US and Canada will be battling it out at Irwindale

Formula DRIFT Pro-Am National Championship This Weekend

The top amateur drivers from the United States and Canada will meet at the infamous “House of Drift,” at the Toyota Speedway at Irwindale. This will be the first time that a Pro Am competition of this level will take place at this location. The rising stars of drifting will be discovered and compete for their chance to earn a Formula DRIFT Pro Championship license. Current professional drivers that made their way up through the Pro Am circuit include Justin Pawlak, Ryan Tuerck, Joon Maeng, and Matt Powers.
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Oct 14
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Chris Forsberg / NOS Energy Drink Video

A great video clip on a behind the scenes with drifter Chris Forsberg

Chris Forsberg / NOS Energy Drink Video

NOS Energy Drink brings you behind the scenes with Chris Forsberg for a one on one experience. Chris walks us through the history of the sport and the trials and tribulations that he, Kevin, and Sergio endured to become the first private team in the Formula DRIFT series. 

 

Chris is now leading the points in both the Formula DRIFT championship and the Tires.com Triple Crown.  If he wins he will be the first driver to do both on his way to his first Formula DRIFT title.  This will also be the first time that a “pure” drifter with no other motorsports background will become the champion.  We will find out if Chris will make history this weekend Oct. 15-16 at Round 7: Judgment Day of the Formula DRIFT Professional Championship at the Toyota Speedway at Irwindale.  Video after the jump.



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Oct 12
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Formula D Round 7 to Host Need for Speed Time Attack Challenge

Drivers to compete on Oct. 17 at the Toyota Speedway at Irwindale for $5000

Formula D Round 7 to Host Need for Speed Time Attack Challenge

Long Beach, Calif. – October 12, 2009 – Formula DRIFT will be hosting, during the Round 7: Judgment Day season finale, a live video game competition between the top drivers of the series in the Royal Purple – Need for Speed Time Attack Challenge. The drivers will compete using the newly released Need for Speed SHIFT game and the winner will receive a check for $5000 courtesy of Royal Purple.

Invites have been sent out to the top Formula DRIFT drivers to compete in this challenge. The drivers will need to qualify on Thursday, October 15 to make it to the live competition during the Round 7: Judgment Day event. The top 3 qualifiers will then compete during half time between the Top 32 and Top 16 Pro Competition at the Need for Speed SHIFT booth. Only one driver will be crowned the winner and will receive a $5000 check during the podium ceremony from Royal Purple.  Rest of the release after the break.



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Aug 26
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Formula DRIFT Round 6 Results

Stephan Verdier Takes His First Victory and the Championship Comes Down to the Finals

Formula DRIFT Round 6 Results

Long Beach, Calif. – August 22, 2009 – Formula DRIFT returned to Infineon Raceway for Round 6: Locked and Loaded joining the Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma weekend. Stephan Verdier in the Cooper Tires / Crawford Performance Subaru STI takes his first victory in Formula DRIFT competition.

“This is a dream come true,” said Stephan Verdier, winner of Round 6: Locked and Loaded. “My first victory after 3 years of competition and it is also the first victory for a Subaru and for Cooper Tires. Today I’m number 1 and it’s a great feeling.”

Rest of the release and current points standing after the break.


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